HUD

RickMonet · 04-06-2015, 04:48 PM

I have noticed when the sun is high in the sky a reflection on the windshield from the HUD device can be annoying.

I tried to capture a photo while driving, it is more annoying in real life than in the photo - see below.

Has anyone else observed this?

Any suggestions to prevent/reduce this?

Thanks

Ray knight · 04-06-2015, 05:21 PM

The right sunglasses will block it out. My Maui Jims block the entire HUD display but my cheaper polarized Oakleys do not block the HUD display but they do block out the reflection. I only see the reflection when the sun is bright enough to need sunglasses so it works perfect with the Oakleys.

MFNATIK · 04-06-2015, 06:33 PM

It is kinda annoying so I know what you're talking about. Seems like an inherent issue with having HUD across generations. I've just learned to ignore it and only recalled how annoying it was once you mentioned it.

nene · 04-06-2015, 07:22 PM

Noticed the same. I attempted at playing with the display setup, but nothing fixed it. I just decided ignore it.

/// M sa · 04-06-2015, 08:32 PM

No issues here but then again I only use the M Hud and no issues.

gthal · 04-06-2015, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by nene

Noticed the same. I attempted at playing with the display setup, but nothing fixed it. I just decided ignore it.

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Originally Posted by /// M sa

No issues here but then again I only use the M Hud and no issues.

It's not a setting or the selected mode, it's a reflection from the unit on the dash due to the sun

OP... every car I've driven in with a HUD had some dash reflections and not much you can do. I don't even notice it any longer

RickMonet · 04-06-2015, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gthal

It's not a setting or the selected mode, it's a reflection from the unit on the dash due to the sun

OP... every car I've driven in with a HUD had some dash reflections and not much you can do. I don't even notice it any longer

Thanks. Was wondering if everyone with HUD experiences this or I needed to clean my HUD device or something. Sounds like not much we can do about it.

Lups · 04-06-2015, 11:42 PM

I had a hud problem for a few weeks too. A really sharp golden reflection.

I'm happy to say I found my missing sunglasses that would've helped with this problem if they had not been the problem in the first place.

Rick I suggest the age old get a bigger problem and the old one goes away approach. The reflection used to annoy me too but not any more!

BMdblU · 04-07-2015, 06:34 AM

Noticed it the first day and was quite annoyed. Like someone else said, all you need it the right pair of sunglasses

Stage1 · 04-07-2015, 08:56 AM

I get the reflection too on very sunny days. I have polarized Oakleys and they do help. I mostly just block it out

jslav · 04-07-2015, 01:55 PM

No problem with mine, you need to add more info to your display

MFNATIK · 04-07-2015, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jslav

No problem with mine, you need to add more info to your display

Just curious, is that the M mode display and can you add more info to that display? The previous gen HUD M Mode is pretty barren (just like pictured) with a somewhat useless tach (only good as a shiftlight).

Chris_UK · 05-03-2015, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jslav

No problem with mine, you need to add more info to your display

Wow. What a view!

///M-er-gized · 05-03-2015, 01:56 PM

It's like that on my 335 too. It's only bad on very bright sunny days, and also depends on your position relative to the sun. Even if it's very bright out, you might not see this at all depending upon which direction you're driving in. I've only noticed this about 3 or 4 times since I've had my car. Of course, being in PA, it's gray and gloomy outside half the time, so I suppose this could be a much bigger issue in AZ, NV or CA.

lenny_zwik · 05-04-2015, 02:02 PM

They all do that, yes really. I have to wear non-polarized sunglasses to see the HUD clearly. You can increase the brightness. Try that.

jbtco · 05-05-2015, 09:40 AM

Move here it isn't sunny very often

AYTifosi · 05-05-2015, 02:18 PM

In my E60 M5 the HUD was also in color. As the RPMs increased it would go from green to yellow to red for red line. Does this one do that, or does it always stay gray? I haven't had the break in service done - not sure if they change it.

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RickMonet Lieutenant 175 Rep 500 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 6MT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	HUD - reflection on windshield I have noticed when the sun is high in the sky a reflection on the windshield from the HUD device can be annoying. I tried to capture a photo while driving, it is more annoying in real life than in the photo - see below. Has anyone else observed this? Any suggestions to prevent/reduce this? Thanks Attached Images
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Ray knight Lieutenant 234 Rep 512 Posts Drives: LBB F85 X5M Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: NE Ohio iTrader: (1)	The right sunglasses will block it out. My Maui Jims block the entire HUD display but my cheaper polarized Oakleys do not block the HUD display but they do block out the reflection. I only see the reflection when the sun is bright enough to need sunglasses so it works perfect with the Oakleys.
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MFNATIK Blocked from G80/G82 for having an opinion 3498 Rep 3,729 Posts Drives: Trek Domane Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mexicali iTrader: (1)	It is kinda annoying so I know what you're talking about. Seems like an inherent issue with having HUD across generations. I've just learned to ignore it and only recalled how annoying it was once you mentioned it.
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nene Second Lieutenant 137 Rep 236 Posts Drives: Various Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M4c [9.00]	Noticed the same. I attempted at playing with the display setup, but nothing fixed it. I just decided ignore it. __________________ M5C:G550:RS6:Macan-T:911TT :: (M4:P90D:XKR:550ix:M3:TT:545i:CLK:S4)
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/// M sa Major 241 Rep 1,418 Posts Drives: F80 MG Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Delmarva iTrader: (0)	No issues here but then again I only use the M Hud and no issues.
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BMdblU Brigadier General 152 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	Noticed it the first day and was quite annoyed. Like someone else said, all you need it the right pair of sunglasses
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///M-er-gized Captain 687 Rep 663 Posts Drives: 2019 540i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	It's like that on my 335 too. It's only bad on very bright sunny days, and also depends on your position relative to the sun. Even if it's very bright out, you might not see this at all depending upon which direction you're driving in. I've only noticed this about 3 or 4 times since I've had my car. Of course, being in PA, it's gray and gloomy outside half the time, so I suppose this could be a much bigger issue in AZ, NV or CA.
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lenny_zwik Registered 5 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Silverstone / Sakhir Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	HUD Reflection They all do that, yes really. I have to wear non-polarized sunglasses to see the HUD clearly. You can increase the brightness. Try that.
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AYTifosi Captain 442 Rep 601 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Redmond, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW F82 M4 [10.00]	In my E60 M5 the HUD was also in color. As the RPMs increased it would go from green to yellow to red for red line. Does this one do that, or does it always stay gray? I haven't had the break in service done - not sure if they change it.
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